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- Wireless VR headset patent for iPhone awarded to Apple
Apple teases the future of the iPhone, with a new patent for a wireless VR headset.Aug 31, 2016 10:38 PM CDT - Valve: 'no special exemptions' for No Man's Sky refunds
Valve puts its foot down in regards to No Man's Sky refunds.Aug 31, 2016 8:52 PM CDT - Creators talk 'Stranger Things' second season
The Duffer Brothers give some detail on what to expect next.Aug 31, 2016 6:53 PM CDT - Nintendo NX dimensions and design possibly leaked
An anonymous developer reveals dimensions and layout of the alleged Nintendo NX devkit.Aug 31, 2016 11:08 AM CDT - Acer's new curved laptop rocks GTX 1080 SLI, G-Sync
Acer debuts the world's first curved gaming laptop that packs a 21-inch Ultrawide IPS display, dual GTX 1080s, G-Sync, Intel Kaby Lake CPUs and more.Aug 31, 2016 9:28 AM CDT - LG's new 38-inch UltraWide rocks 3840x1600 resolution
LG unveils its new 38-inch curved UltraWide display with a native resolution of 3840x1600.Aug 30, 2016 8:41 PM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided patch fixes a slew of problems
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided patch fixes 21:9 issues, mouse sensitivity problems, and more.Aug 30, 2016 6:30 PM CDT - Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition launches
Witcher 3: Game of the Year Edition available now, comes with tons of DLC.Aug 30, 2016 4:33 PM CDT - Apple ordered to pay €13bn in back taxes to Ireland
European Commission finds Apple guilty of dodging taxes, record $14.5bn fine levied.Aug 30, 2016 3:29 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 15 barely hits 30FPS on consoles
Even with resolution scaling on PS4 and Xbox One, Final Fantasy 15 isn't able to hit a steady 30FPS mark.Aug 30, 2016 2:18 PM CDT - Nintendo NX may have split D-pad and share button
New rumors fall right in line with Nintendo NX patents and could very well be accurate.Aug 30, 2016 1:28 PM CDT - Samsung's 14nm Exynos mobile SoC boosts CPU power by 70%
Samsung's new 14nm Exynos SoC aims to provide major benefits for affordable budget mobile devices.Aug 30, 2016 11:12 AM CDT - No Man's Sky patched to v1.07, huge list of improvements
Another patch for No Man's Sky arrives, with another long list of fixes and improvements.Aug 30, 2016 9:37 AM CDT - ADATA reveals new XPG Flame DDR4-3000 RAM
ADATA's XPG brand brings enthusiast-grade DDR4 RAM to laptops and desktops.Aug 30, 2016 8:10 AM CDT - I'm cheating on Overwatch with Battlefield 1, for now
The Battlefield 1 open beta is here, and it's amazing.Aug 30, 2016 6:53 AM CDT - Battlefield 1 open beta is 7GB on the PC
The Battlefield 1 open beta weighs 7GB on the PC.Aug 30, 2016 5:29 AM CDT - Intel Core i7-7700K 'Kaby Lake' performance teased
Intel's next-gen 'Kaby Lake' based Core i7-7700K turns up on benchmarking software SiSoft SANDRA 2015.Aug 30, 2016 4:08 AM CDT - ESL inks deal with Yahoo Esports on everything eSports
ESL and Yahoo team up for eSports, with a new two-year deal on streaming, tournaments, and sponsorship.Aug 30, 2016 3:30 AM CDT - September 7 - iPhone 7 and PS4 Neo unveiled on same day
Sony and Apple will unveil their PS4 Neo and iPhone 7 on September 7.Aug 30, 2016 1:28 AM CDT - Join the 'Legends of Tomorrow' in our latest BD giveaway
Go into the running to win the complete season one Blu-ray now.Aug 29, 2016 11:50 PM CDT - EA boss excited for Xbox Scorpio and PS4 Neo consoles
EA's Peter Moore says Xbox Scorpio and PS4 Neo are 'absolutely' a good thing for the industry.Aug 29, 2016 11:33 PM CDT - Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 4 ad trashes MacBook Air
Microsoft compares Surface Pro 4 against MacBook Air, which says is as useful as 'a hat for your cat'Aug 29, 2016 9:33 PM CDT - Two new Fitbit writsbands set to evolve the product line
Best-selling Charge HR wristband set for subtle, but welcome improvements.Aug 29, 2016 9:26 PM CDT - Halo 5: Forge PC footage debuts in 4K
Halo 5: Forge footage looking sharp, 4K and various maps showcased.Aug 29, 2016 4:00 PM CDT - Battlefield 1's Rush features lots of vehicles, timer
Early Battlefield 1 Rush impressions raise concerns over mode design.Aug 29, 2016 12:02 PM CDT - VW tease electric vehicle, 300 miles on 15-minute charge
Volkswagen teases new electric vehicle that would do 300 miles on a 15-minute charge.Aug 29, 2016 10:26 AM CDT - Defense Department wants AI war technology expansion
US military needs 'immediate action' in order to increase the speed of AI war technology R&D.Aug 29, 2016 8:37 AM CDT - IFA 2016: What to expect at Europe's biggest tech show
One of the biggest tech shows in the world starts this week and we are expecting some pretty interesting announcements from many tech giants.Aug 29, 2016 4:27 AM CDT - Sony's PS4 Neo sketched by Foxconn worker
Foxconn is currently manufacturing Sony's new high-end 4K PS4 Neo model, and a worker has drawn a crude sketch of the new console.Aug 29, 2016 3:26 AM CDT - You can now stream your Overwatch matches to Facebook
Blizzard's deal with Facebook begins, where PC gamers can stream their Overwatch matches to Facebook.Aug 29, 2016 2:26 AM CDT - Creative teams with Twitch on level up race in WoW
The race to level 110 in World of Warcraft has Creative and Twitch partnering, with a huge prize pool up for grabs.Aug 29, 2016 12:24 AM CDT - Nintendo NX prototype was a tablet and docking station
Nintendo NX prototype reportedly featured 6.2-inch 720p touchscreen with a docking station that had 2 x USB ports.Aug 28, 2016 10:28 PM CDT - CD Projekt RED now worth over $1 billion
CD Projekt RED posts up profitable earnings thanks to strong sales, increasing the company's total market cap to over $1 billion USD.Aug 28, 2016 10:17 PM CDT - Choose a side in our 'Captain America' Blu-ray giveaway
Go into the running to win your own Blu-ray on us.Aug 28, 2016 8:56 PM CDT - UK retailer offers HTC Vive headset on monthly payments
Live in the UK? Game is offering the HTC Vive on a payment plan, requires 10% deposit.Aug 28, 2016 8:29 PM CDT - PS4 Slim supports 5GHz 802.11ac Wi-Fi
Sony's new thinner, cheaper PS4 model will support both 2.4GHz and 5GHz 802.11ac frequencies.Aug 28, 2016 8:17 PM CDT - Rovio developing 'Angry Birds Movie' sequel
The profitable 2016 feature film paves way for more.Aug 28, 2016 7:50 PM CDT - KFC denies leak of 11 secret herbs and spices recipe
Company denies that leaked recipe is the real deal.Aug 28, 2016 7:12 PM CDT - Raw Data update has a huge list of new features, enemies
The new update for Raw Data adds a new 'Nightmare' difficulty, new enemies, missions and much more.Aug 28, 2016 6:37 PM CDT - HTC 'still having internal discussions' on next-gen Vive
HTC's next-gen Vive headset is in the planning stages, but HTC is 'still having internal discussions' on what Vive 2.0 will be.Aug 28, 2016 4:33 PM CDT - CON MAN game has arrived on Apple & Android devices
Build your own convention with the help of the CON MAN cast.Aug 28, 2016 2:31 PM CDT - Ubisoft culls four PC games due to lack of popularity
Ubisoft will see the closure of 4 PC games by the end of 2016.Aug 28, 2016 12:29 PM CDT - Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice hits the Nintendo 3DS on Sept 27
September 27th official release of new Sonic Boom game for Nintendo 3DS.Aug 28, 2016 10:35 AM CDT - Lenovo's new Thinkpad X1 Yoga has a 1440p OLED display
Lenovo launches its new Thinkpad X1 Yoga, with a 14-inch OLED-based touchscreen.Aug 28, 2016 8:35 AM CDT - AMD's next-gen Vega graphics cards launch in early 2017
AMD confirms its next-gen Vega graphics cards will launch for the 'enthusiast market' in the first half of 2017.Aug 28, 2016 6:34 AM CDT - AMD now has over 100 FreeSync monitors in its arsenal
AMD continues to soar with its FreeSync displays, with over 100 monitors on the market ready for FreeSync goodness.Aug 28, 2016 4:46 AM CDT - Final Fantasy 15 isn't completely open-world
Final Fantasy 15 won't be all open-world, but that's a good thing.Aug 27, 2016 10:19 PM CDT - Nintendo admits it has to communicate better with the NX
Nintendo says it'll do everything to 'properly communicate the uniqueness' of the NX console to consumers.Aug 27, 2016 8:26 PM CDT - Open-source Piton CPU can scale into million-core system
Princeton University develops an incredible many-core processor that can scale into million-core systems.Aug 27, 2016 6:15 PM CDT - Steam allows No Man's Sky refunds regardless of playtime
If you're not happy with your Steam copy of No Man's Sky you can get a refund regardless of how long you've played it.Aug 27, 2016 3:15 PM CDT - Halo 5 Forge needs 16GB of RAM for 4K at 60FPS on the PC
Halo 5 Forge requires up to 16GB of RAM, with 12GB required for 1080p 60FPS and 16GB required for 4K 60FPS.Aug 27, 2016 10:18 AM CDT - Samsung's new 3440x1440 display has FreeSync and 100Hz
Samsung's new 34-inch monitor boasts a native resolution of 3440x1440 and 100Hz refresh rate with AMD's FreeSync technology.Aug 27, 2016 9:50 AM CDT - Battlefield 1 beta will run for eight days
Battlefield 1 open beta length confirmed, runs a little over a week.Aug 26, 2016 11:30 AM CDT - Ubisoft focuses on fixing The Division, delays DLC
The Division's upcoming 'Last Stand' DLC delayed until early 2017, instead the developer will work on fixing the 'core gameplay' experience.Aug 26, 2016 1:46 AM CDT - Huawei unveils its new high-end Honor 8 smartphone
Huawei makes its Honor 8 smarpthone official, rocks an 8-core processor and 4GB of RAM.Aug 25, 2016 11:18 PM CDT - 'Suicide Squad' creator blasts film critics
The comic book creator has some words for movie critics with an agenda.Aug 25, 2016 10:10 PM CDT - WhatsApp to share user data with Facebook
WhatsApp gets cozy with Facebook, updated privacy policy means data sharing, new features.Aug 25, 2016 1:04 PM CDT - Domino's Pizza begins testing drone delivery
Domino's to begin testing pizza delivery via drone, first service of its kind.Aug 25, 2016 11:36 AM CDT - 'Quite a few' of THQ Nordic's new games are from THQ IPs
THQ Nordic will see 'quite a few' classic THQ franchises reborn as brand new titles--Titan's Quest sequel or Darksiders 3, anyone?Aug 25, 2016 10:05 AM CDT - PS4 Slim: 1.84 TFLOPs, HDD swapping, no 4K or HDR
Here's what to expect from Sony's new PlayStation 4 Slim hardware revision.Aug 25, 2016 9:10 AM CDT - No Man's Sky concurrent players tanks by 90% on Steam
The ship that is No Man's Sky is crashing, and gamers are fleeing the wreckage in escape pods.Aug 25, 2016 8:19 AM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's patch fixes some issues on PC
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's first patch addresses some of the issues on the PC.Aug 25, 2016 5:27 AM CDT - No Man's Sky mod lets you travel underwater, and more
One of the free mods for No Man's Sky lets you fly closer to the ground, go underwater, and look around your cockpit.Aug 25, 2016 3:35 AM CDT - Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 features 10-core CPU, costs $135
Xiaomi's new Galaxy Note competitor features a huge 4100mAh battery, and an unbelievable price of $135.Aug 25, 2016 12:38 AM CDT - HBM3 released by 2020, offers more bandwidth, less power
HBM3 will offer up to 64GB of VRAM on graphics cards, should arrive by 2019-2020.Aug 24, 2016 11:49 PM CDT - Battlefield 1's dynamic weather more than just a gimmick
DICE says that Battlefield 1's dynamic weather is beyond being a gimmick.Aug 24, 2016 8:33 PM CDT - Google to punish mobile sites with intrusive advertising
Google cracking down on intrusive mobile ads, page ranking affected.Aug 24, 2016 1:21 PM CDT - Battlefield 1 Premium includes just four expansions
Battlefield 1 Premium includes one fewer expansion than before, free map planned.Aug 24, 2016 11:42 AM CDT - VR On The Lot event in Hollywood includes X-Men director
Bryan Singer joins VR Society's upcoming 'VR On The Lot' event in Hollywood, powered by AMD and VR.Aug 24, 2016 8:35 AM CDT - Divinity Original Sin 2 hits early access next month
The epic CRPG sequel launches on Steam's early access in September for $45, and PC specs have been revealed.Aug 24, 2016 8:21 AM CDT - Tesla's new P100D announced, 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds
Tesla announces its new P100D electric vehicles, is just as fast as the $1.4 million Ferrari LaFerrari beast.Aug 24, 2016 6:23 AM CDT - Apple rumored to unveil curved iPhone in 2018
Samsung owns the curved smartphone game right now, but Apple is rumored to reveal a curved iPhone in 2018.Aug 24, 2016 4:35 AM CDT - HoloLens powered by 24-core holographic processing unit
Microsoft details HoloLens internals, which is powered by a beasty 24-core 'holographic processing unit'Aug 24, 2016 3:27 AM CDT - Halo PC project Installation 01 looks incredible
The fan-made Halo PC project has made some incredible progress over the last few months.Aug 24, 2016 2:11 AM CDT - Mafia 3's soundtrack has over 100 tracks from the 1960s
Mafia 3 will have over 100 songs from the 1960s, immersing you in the world like never before.Aug 24, 2016 12:33 AM CDT - PS3 exclusives coming to PC via PlayStation Now
Sony's bringing a huge collection of PS3 games to PC, but you'll have to pay a subscription to get them.Aug 23, 2016 11:20 PM CDT - No Man's Sky sales fall by a massive 81% in the UK
No Man's Sky sales plummet in the UK, sliding 81% in their second week since release.Aug 23, 2016 10:22 PM CDT - NVIDIA's GP100 die shot teases Pascal, NVLink and HBM2
NVIDIA releases a die shot of its GP100 GPU, the Pascal-based card with HBM2 technology.Aug 23, 2016 2:36 PM CDT - Massachusetts first state to tax Uber, Lyft
Massachusetts first state to tax ride services, portion of raised funds will be given to taxi industry.Aug 23, 2016 1:29 PM CDT - Resident Evil 7 producer: combat is 'really important'
Resident Evil 7 producer reminds us that combat is 'really important' for the game, but they're just showing other parts of the game for now.Aug 23, 2016 12:21 PM CDT - John Carmack accused of stealing VR tech from ZeniMax
ZeniMax claims id Software co-founder John Carmack stole technology that eventually made it into the Oculus Rift.Aug 23, 2016 10:23 AM CDT - Happy 25th birthday, Super Nintendo!
Nintendo's beloved SNES turns 25 years old today--do you feel old yet?Aug 23, 2016 8:08 AM CDT - Microsoft gets comfy Down Under with new Xbox Onesie
Xbox One S owners offered a free Xbox Onesie in Australia.Aug 23, 2016 7:18 AM CDT - New PS4 Slim confirmed as real, gets unboxed
Sony's new PS4 Slim is real, and here's what it looks like out of the box.Aug 23, 2016 6:36 AM CDT - The Witness now has support for NVIDIA Ansel
NVIDIA provides Ansel support for The Witness, which joins Mirror's Edge Catalyst and The Witcher 3.Aug 23, 2016 4:31 AM CDT - EA compares next-gen console upgrades to Sega Mega CD
EA is 100% behind the PS4 Neo and Xbox Scorpio, saying the 'we haven't seen this whole idea of upgrading since the Mega CD in 1991 or something'Aug 23, 2016 2:28 AM CDT - GTA V was the best-selling game in the US last month
GTA V, Overwatch, Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens were the top 3 best-selling games in the US for July 2016.Aug 23, 2016 12:55 AM CDT - Allison Road returns, development 'slower than before'
Allison Road resumes production, but development on the game is 'slower than before'Aug 22, 2016 11:30 PM CDT - 14,900 new files found on Hillary Clinton's email server
Another 14,900 files were found on Hillary Clinton's private email server.Aug 22, 2016 9:51 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new 'Parker' SoC should power Nintendo NX
NVIDIA unveils its new 'Parker' SoC, made on the 16nm process with Pascal GPU cores and Denver CPU architecture.Aug 22, 2016 9:11 PM CDT - AMD gains even more GPU market share from NVIDIA
AMD continues to grab back valuable GPU market share from NVIDIA.Aug 22, 2016 8:01 PM CDT - PCIe 4.0 will be the end of power cables for GPUs
PCIe 4.0 will feature double the bandwidth, and a minimum of 4x the power - meaning we won't need PCIe power connectors for GPUs anymore.Aug 22, 2016 6:59 PM CDT - PS4 Slim's new DualShock 4 controller has two lightbars?
Sony's new PS4 Slim may come with a controller that sports two LED lightbars.Aug 22, 2016 6:02 PM CDT - Destiny's base game listed as free to play
Destiny's limited base game is now listed as 'free' on the Xbox Store, effectively making it a F2P demo of sorts.Aug 22, 2016 5:13 PM CDT - PlayStation Plus price hikes to $60 next month
In preparation for its new higher-end PS4, Sony will raise PS Plus to $60 at the end of September.Aug 22, 2016 4:13 PM CDT - Android Nougat now available for Nexus devices, more
Android Nougat update rolling out starting today, introduces 250 major features.Aug 22, 2016 3:48 PM CDT - Tekken 7 looks glorious in 4K
Tekken 7 PC footage surfaces in 4K.Aug 22, 2016 11:22 AM CDT - Sony to reveal higher-end PS4 Neo on September 7
The wait is almost over: Sony will show off its new 4K supported PS4 console in a few weeks.Aug 22, 2016 8:16 AM CDT - No Man's Sky continues to get patched, more on the way
No Man's Sky seems to have procedural fixes, because you know - it's unfinished and totally broken.Aug 22, 2016 4:13 AM CDT - GIVEAWAY: MSI GeForce GTX 1060 Video Cards
MSI comes to the party this week to giveaway a couple of its impressive NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 video cards!Aug 22, 2016 3:22 AM CDT - Injustice 2 teases Harley Quinn and Deadshot for 2017
Harley Quinn and Deadshot will be featured in Injustice 2.Aug 22, 2016 2:33 AM CDT - Autopilot fails, Tesla Model S crashes into guard rail
Model S owner crashes into guard rail after Autopilot fails to adjust the car and turn away.Aug 22, 2016 1:14 AM CDT - DDR5 RAM released by 2020, specification finalized soon
DDR5 will be deployed by 2020 or so, with specifications being finalized and unveiled later this year.Aug 21, 2016 11:40 PM CDT - New PS4 Slim to replace current PS4 standard model
Sony's standard PS4 console is about to get a lot thinner and cheaper.Aug 21, 2016 10:35 PM CDT - Low cost HBM on the way, will hit mass market soon
SK Hynix and Samsung working low-cost HBM technology.Aug 21, 2016 8:41 PM CDT - HBM3 teased, could allow for 64GB VRAM on graphics cards
HBM3 is in development, will reportedly have twice the bandwidth and a cheaper price attached to it.Aug 21, 2016 7:10 PM CDT - New PS4 Slim may launch on September 14
Sony's new PS4 Slim model could launch a week after it's supposed reveal.Aug 21, 2016 4:01 PM CDT - Sony's new PS4 Slim smiles for the camera
Sony's new budget PlayStation 4 Slim model smiles for the camera, showing a disc drive and smaller chassis.Aug 21, 2016 2:16 PM CDT - A rare Apple 1 on auction, current bid of $270,000
There's an original, and very rare Apple 1 computer that is currently on auction, with a bid of $270,000 and nearly a week remaining.Aug 21, 2016 8:23 AM CDT - Rise of the Tomb Raider locked at 30FPS on the PS4
Rise of the Tomb Raider is close to release for the PS4, with 'smoothed out' input lag from the Xbox One and locked 30FPS.Aug 21, 2016 6:30 AM CDT - Smartphones with 100% more battery life arrive in 2017
Hate your smartphone battery dying? We should see twice the battery life on some smartphones in 2017.Aug 21, 2016 4:24 AM CDT - Xbox exec says the PC won't kill Xbox, we say duh
Microsoft director says 'Today, if you play games, you're playing games on just about everything you own' and he's right.Aug 21, 2016 2:45 AM CDT - AMD stock in a Zen like state, up 330% this year alone
AMD stock continues to impress, up 330% this year alone and will soon ride the success of Zen.Aug 21, 2016 12:53 AM CDT - No Man's Sky experiences 78% decline in playerbase
No Man's Sky playerbase drops dramatically, with a 78% decrease since its release.Aug 20, 2016 11:53 PM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided's $30 season pass has story DLC
Adam Jensen's latest adventure has a $30 season pass that includes two story mission DLCs and more.Aug 20, 2016 7:29 PM CDT - Check out 30 minutes of Forza Horizon 3 gameplay
Explore the wildlands of Forza Horizaon 3's outback in this snazzy new Gamecom trailer.Aug 20, 2016 5:13 PM CDT - Star Citizen's planet exploration eclipses No Man's Sky
Star Citizen's new planetary exploration update takes aim at No Man's Sky, offering co-op across a massive galaxy with tons of fleshed out planets.Aug 20, 2016 4:13 PM CDT - No Man's Sky is built on two key emotions, says devs
'Day one, we didn't want to make the perfect game. We didn't actually even want to make a game you could play forever. It was about something else.'Aug 20, 2016 2:51 PM CDT - Windows 10 update has millions of webcams not working
Windows 10 update breaks webcams, with some USB webcams out of action until the next update in September.Aug 20, 2016 1:28 PM CDT - Android 7.0 Nougat to roll out on Nexus 6P, 5X on Monday
The latest version of Android is set to roll out on Nexus 6P and Nexus 5X handsets early next week.Aug 19, 2016 4:11 PM CDT - Gears of War 4 has tons of PC graphics settings
Gears of War 4 gives PC gamers tons of control over video settings, allowing them to spec out the experience to their tastes.Aug 19, 2016 2:16 PM CDT - DirectX 12, Vulkan support on the way for CryEngine
Crytek reveals CryEngine roadmap for August and beyond, includes support for DirectX 12 and Vulkan.Aug 19, 2016 1:50 PM CDT - Suicide Squad passes $500 million mark in just 13 days
Suicide Squad has made over $500 million so far, even with countless negative reviews.Aug 19, 2016 12:23 PM CDT - Super Mario Bros. themed watch costs $27,000
Swiss watchmaker teases Super Mario Bros. themed watch, hurts with its $27,000 price.Aug 19, 2016 10:28 AM CDT - Titanfall 2 isn't just a sequel, it's like a 'new IP'
Respawn will essentially 'reboot' the franchise with Titanfall 2, making it much more than just another sequel.Aug 19, 2016 8:19 AM CDT - Ubisoft will launch its three major VR titles this year
Ubisoft will launch Eagle Flight, and its two other major VR games later this year.Aug 19, 2016 5:33 AM CDT - Facebook teases off its Steam-like PC gaming platform
Facebook's new PC gaming platform has been detailed, could compete against Steam.Aug 19, 2016 3:27 AM CDT - No Man's Sky v1.04 patch lands on the PS4
No Man's Sky patch reaches PS4, bringing it to v1.04.Aug 19, 2016 1:30 AM CDT - $270 version of Final Fantasy 15 has no season pass
Final Fantasy 15 comes in a $270 'Ultimate' version, but doesn't include a season pass.Aug 18, 2016 9:09 PM CDT - Agony is a gloriously grotesque monument to the bizarre
Agony might be one of the most bizarre games I've ever seen, and I love it.Aug 18, 2016 6:16 PM CDT - No Man's Sky might have paid DLC after all
Future content updates for No Man's Sky might not be free after all, and the biggest updates could turn into paid DLC.Aug 18, 2016 5:24 PM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided features 19 graphics options
Lots more graphics options in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided than predecessor, full list revealed.Aug 18, 2016 4:35 PM CDT - Watch an hour of new Final Fantasy 15 gameplay footage
Square Enix soothes the sting of FF15's delay with a ton of edited gameplay footage strung together.Aug 18, 2016 3:30 PM CDT - Ubisoft shoots farts in your nose, thanks to South Park
Remember the Nosulus Rift from South Park: The Fractured But Whole? Yeah, Ubisoft has made it real, and shoots farts into gamers' noses.Aug 18, 2016 3:22 PM CDT - T-Mobile says 'the era of the data plan is over'
T-Mobile scrapping multiple phone plans, going with unlimited option only.Aug 18, 2016 2:36 PM CDT - Intel i7 6950X overclocked to an insane 5731 MHz
OC'er Elmor hits a new world record for Intel's Broadwell-E i7 6950X CPU, pushing it 91% past its base clock.Aug 18, 2016 12:30 PM CDT - No Man's Sky's patch will fix urgent, critical errors
No Man's Sky patch coming this week, and will fix 'most urgent and critical issues for all' players.Aug 18, 2016 11:30 AM CDT - MSI launches its new GeForce GTX 1060 3GB models
NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 1060 with 3GB of RAM arrives, with MSI's new GeForce GTX 1060 3G one of the first out of the gate.Aug 18, 2016 10:00 AM CDT - NVIDIA accuses Intel of cheating on Xeon Phi benchmarks
NVIDIA says Intel 'should get their facts straight' over Xeon Phi benchmarks.Aug 18, 2016 8:31 AM CDT - AMD's 16-threaded Zen-based CPU spotted, has a 95W TDP
Hello again, Zen - with the 16-threaded CPU from AMD reportedly featuring a 95W TDP at 3.2GHz boost.Aug 18, 2016 7:01 AM CDT - Intel doubles down on VR, now building a VR studio in LA
Intel is building a new studio in LA called the 'Intel Tech Experience Labs' where VR projects will take place.Aug 18, 2016 5:32 AM CDT - Google's new Nexus as fast as Samsung Galaxy S7
The next-gen Nexus is rumored to be as fast as any of the Android flagship smartphones.Aug 18, 2016 3:26 AM CDT - Elaborate $800 Middle Earth Blu-ray boxset incoming
Peter Jackson's epic series comes together in one big, expensive collectors boxset.Aug 18, 2016 1:42 AM CDT - DriveClub VR to be the 'most immersive' version
Sony teases DriveClub VR will be the 'most immersive' version of the game.Aug 18, 2016 1:18 AM CDT - Xbox One S controller bringing new perks to gaming
Microsoft is making the Xbox One S console the most personalized Xbox yet.Aug 18, 2016 12:16 AM CDT - Batman: Arkham VR lets you experience being Batman
Batman: Arkham VR gameplay footage debuts at Gamescom 2016.Aug 17, 2016 11:32 PM CDT - 'MacGyver' TV reboot gets first trailer
Can't get the mullet right, budget looks too high.Aug 17, 2016 9:45 PM CDT - Mass Effect Remastered could be announced soon
EA teases that it could eventually announce Mass Effect Remastered, saying they are 'absolutely actively looking' into remastering some of their games.Aug 17, 2016 9:32 PM CDT - For Honor detailed, closed alpha starts on September 15
Ubisoft announces For Honor alpha test dates, takes place between September 15-18.Aug 17, 2016 7:31 PM CDT - 60's 'Batman' cast return for animated adventure
Holy awesome news - the original Batman and Robin, and Catwoman too!Aug 17, 2016 7:18 PM CDT - Support for DirectX 12 in Deus Ex delayed two weeks
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided won't launch with DirectX 12 support after all.Aug 17, 2016 7:03 PM CDT - Our future is without console generations says Microsoft
Console generations are ending, and concurrent hardware iteration upgrades will take their place.Aug 17, 2016 6:34 PM CDT - Battlefield 1's massive 64-player battle footage debuts
Battlefield 1 played with 64 players at Gamescom on the Sinai map, looks incredible.Aug 17, 2016 5:33 PM CDT - Ford says it will have a fully autonomous car in 2021
Ford announces it will have a fully autonomous car with a ride sharing service in 2021.Aug 17, 2016 4:27 PM CDT - Battlefield 1 will feature large-scale Conquest only
Battlefield 1 abandoning Conquest Small mode, says design director Lars Gustavsson.Aug 17, 2016 4:22 PM CDT - Resident Evil 7's new trailer sets the atmosphere
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard's new found footage trailer is creepy as hell.Aug 17, 2016 3:27 PM CDT - Twitch acquiring Curse for undisclosed sum
Twitch acquiring game client company Curse, keeping vague on plans for now.Aug 17, 2016 2:54 PM CDT - Watch Dogs 2 footage shows seamless multiplayer world
Watch Dogs 2 footage from Gamescom 2016 shows seamless multiplayer, coop and PvP gaming.Aug 17, 2016 2:30 PM CDT - Battlefield 1's new Sinai map gets some 64-player chaos
See how horses handle in combat in Battlefield 1's new Sinai desert map.Aug 17, 2016 1:12 PM CDT - Retro NES games played as 3D holograms via HoloLens
Reality is boring, let's spice it up with some old-school NES action.Aug 17, 2016 12:20 PM CDT - Apple to begin work on an R&D center in China this year
Apple dives into the Chinese market with plans of an R&D center, with construction set to begin later this year.Aug 17, 2016 11:35 AM CDT - Metal Gear Survive announced, 4-player coop game
The new Metal Gear game has been announced, with Metal Gear Survive forming as a 4-player cooperative game in an alternate timeline.Aug 17, 2016 10:22 AM CDT - NieR Automata is coming to PC
Platinum Games' amazing-looking ARPG will launch on PC as well as PS4.Aug 17, 2016 10:07 AM CDT - Titanfall 2 open multiplayer test begins this Friday
Titanfall 2 open multiplayer technical test begins on August 19, will last for two weekends.Aug 17, 2016 9:36 AM CDT - HP's new Omen is an awesome new cube-shaped gaming PC
HP's new Omen gaming PC is a cube-shaped beast, one of the most unique designs ever.Aug 17, 2016 7:24 AM CDT - Aorus X7 v6 laptop has GTX 1070 with 1440p 120Hz display
The new Aorus X7 v6 gaming laptop rocks GeForce GTX 1070, and a 17.3-inch 1440p 120Hz display - oh my!Aug 17, 2016 5:31 AM CDT - GIGABYTE introduces GeForce GTX 10 series gaming laptops
GIGABYTE's new GeForce GTX 10 series gaming laptops are here, optimized for VR and 4K gaming.Aug 17, 2016 3:55 AM CDT - Battlefield 4 price drops to just $4.99 on Origin
Battlefield 3 and Battlefield 4 have their prices drop to just $4.99!Aug 17, 2016 2:55 AM CDT - ASUS unleashes new GeForce GTX 10-series gaming laptops
ASUS unveils its new high-performance gaming laptops, powered by NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 10 series graphics cards.Aug 17, 2016 2:17 AM CDT - Origin PC launches its new GeForce GTX 10 series laptops
Origin PC unveils its most powerful gaming laptops ever, powered by NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 10 series graphics cards.Aug 17, 2016 12:42 AM CDT - Intel's Project Alloy, a wireless 'merged reality' HMD
Intel moves into the merged reality headset market, announcing Project Alloy.Aug 16, 2016 11:31 PM CDT - TV's 'Mr. Robot' renewed for third season
USA Network confirms the continuation of one of TV's hottest shows.Aug 16, 2016 10:41 PM CDT - No Man's Sky is the biggest release on Steam for 2016
Biggest launch on Steam this year? That would be No Man's Sky, despite its issues and negative reviews.Aug 16, 2016 10:28 PM CDT - BioShock: The Collection requires 70GB on the Xbox One
BioShock: The Collection requires 70GB of HDD space on Xbox One.Aug 16, 2016 9:27 PM CDT - Disney prepping live-action 'Little Mermaid' film
Disney going under the sea for their future live action film.Aug 16, 2016 7:34 PM CDT - 4K footage of Gears of War 4 debuts
Gears of War 4 Gamescom demo footage surfaces in 4K, system requirements revealed.Aug 16, 2016 5:32 PM CDT - GeForce 372.54 driver optimizes No Man's Sky, Deus Ex
372.54 GeForce driver comes with loads of performance improvements, SLI love, laptop fix, and more.Aug 16, 2016 3:48 PM CDT - Overwatch's new map is set in Germany
New Overwatch map will come 'soon', set in small German village.Aug 16, 2016 2:18 PM CDT - ZOTAC's new Mini PC feature GeForce GTX 10 series GPUs
ZOTAC announces their new ZBOX Magnus Mini PC, now featuring NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 10 series graphics cards.Aug 16, 2016 9:32 AM CDT - AVADirect is giving away a GeForce GTX 1060!
Want to win an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060? AVADirect is giving one away!Aug 16, 2016 7:24 AM CDT - Half-Life 3 hoax banner spotted at Gamescom
Surely this must be some sort of trick?Aug 16, 2016 6:31 AM CDT - CS:GO team Fnatic's core players shuffle with GODSENT
Fnatic has four of its players leave for GODSENT, with two GODSENT players joining Fnatic.Aug 16, 2016 5:29 AM CDT - Ubisoft rumored to be working on next-gen Splinter Cell
Sam Fisher might be coming back in a next-gen Splinter Cell game.Aug 16, 2016 3:34 AM CDT - AMD's next-gen Vega GPU launch venue teased
AMD teases the launch venue for its next-gen Vega GPU.Aug 16, 2016 1:11 AM CDT - 'Revolutionary' iPad with flexible OLED display in 2018
Apple to release a 'revolutionary' new iPad with flexible OLED display in 2018.Aug 16, 2016 12:54 AM CDT - NVIDIA unleashes Pascal into gaming notebooks
NVIDIA's new GeForce GTX 1080, GTX 1070 and GTX 1060 have been unleashed into gaming notebooks.Aug 15, 2016 11:05 PM CDT - Japanese 'Star Wars: Rogue One' trailer shows new scenes
Re-edited trailer for the Eastern market gets fans excited again.Aug 15, 2016 7:52 PM CDT - Radeon 16.8.2 driver is optimized for No Man's Sky
Radeon Software Crimson Edition driver optimized for No Man's Sky, Paragon, fixes a few issues.Aug 15, 2016 4:00 PM CDT - Battlefield 1 desert gameplay debuts, beta date set
Battlefield 1 Sinai desert map debuts at Gamescom, beta date set, Rush confirmed.Aug 15, 2016 2:36 PM CDT - Overwatch Season 2 will introduce skill tiers
Overwatch Season 2 will feature new skill rating system, tiers.Aug 15, 2016 1:47 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 15 takes up almost 1/10th of PS4 HDD space
Final Fantasy 15 is huge, so you'll need to clear out some storage space. But isn't every AAA game these days?Aug 15, 2016 11:10 AM CDT - Lenovo debuts new curved 27-inch 144Hz FreeSync display
With 144Hz refresh and AMD's FreeSync, Lenovo's latest curved monitor ensures ultra-smooth tear-free gaming.Aug 15, 2016 10:05 AM CDT - PS4 finally gets folders in new firmware 4.00 update
Sony's PS4 is about to get its most-requested feature: customizable folders a la PS3.Aug 15, 2016 9:01 AM CDT - Did the NX cause NVIDIA to nix new Shield Tablet?
Did the Nintendo NX's tablet handheld cause NVIDIA to cancel its new Shield Tablet?Aug 15, 2016 8:13 AM CDT - Fallout: New Orleans trademark spotted
Obsidian might be working on a new Fallout game set in New Orleans.Aug 15, 2016 4:52 AM CDT - Final Fantasy 15 officially delayed to November
Square Enix to use the extra time to 'further polish and conduct quality testing so the reality of the game can match expectations.'Aug 15, 2016 2:27 AM CDT - Welcome to 'The Jungle Book' Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the heartwarming family classic on us.Aug 15, 2016 12:42 AM CDT - Chinese team wins $9.1 million at DOTA 2 championships
DOTA 2's 2016 The International has a new winner, with TI6: Wings Gaming, taking home $9.1 million.Aug 14, 2016 11:27 PM CDT - Pokemon GO cheaters are being perm banned by Niantic
Niantic is slamming the ban hammer down on Pokemon GO cheaters.Aug 14, 2016 7:36 PM CDT - Enter the 'Green Room' in our latest Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the acclaimed 2016 thriller on us.Aug 14, 2016 7:20 PM CDT - Google's upcoming Nexus S1 smiles for the camera
Google's upcoming Nexus S1 spotted, with a blend of Nexus 4 and iPhone styles.Aug 14, 2016 6:06 PM CDT - No Man's Sky gets new PC experimental beta patch
Hello Games puts out a new beta patch update on Steam to help optimize the game's PC issues.Aug 14, 2016 5:49 PM CDT - Final Fantasy 15 possibly delayed until November 29
Final Fantasy 15 could be delayed to November, but it's actually a good thing.Aug 14, 2016 12:10 PM CDT - No Man's Sky startup guide: tips and tricks for newbies
No Man's Sky requires lots of trial and error, so we've put together a handy startup guide for your travels.Aug 14, 2016 10:18 AM CDT - Microsoft acquires Beam, will compete against Twitch
Microsoft acquires interactive game streaming company Beam, will compete against the likes of Twitch.Aug 13, 2016 9:30 PM CDT - Overwatch's upcoming PC patch will improve tick rate
Blizzard's upcoming patch for Overwatch will improve the tick rate on the PC.Aug 13, 2016 7:48 PM CDT - RIP R2-D2 actor Kenny Baker
Actor passes away at age 81.Aug 13, 2016 6:17 PM CDT - THQ rebranded as THQ Nordiq, with 23 games in the works
Nordic Games brings THQ back, rebranding itself as THQ Nordic - which has 23 new games in development.Aug 13, 2016 5:29 PM CDT - SpaceX's next-gen Raptor engine is aimed at Mars
SpaceX is getting closer to its goal of sending human beings to Mars.Aug 13, 2016 3:24 PM CDT - Video game music fan? Spotify has your back
Spotify opens up a new portal for video game music.Aug 13, 2016 1:12 PM CDT - NVIDIA's next-gen Volta GPUs teased, 3 high-end models
NVIDIA's next-gen Volta GPUs will be monstrous, with 3 new high-end graphics cards on the way.Aug 13, 2016 11:34 AM CDT - Google's mysterious Fuchsia OS runs on everything
Google is working on a mysterious OS called Fushcia, which would run on devices from smartphones to fridges.Aug 13, 2016 10:16 AM CDT - Five minutes of new Titanfall 2 singleplayer gameplay
New Titanfall 2 campaign footage shows off unique weapons, tools, and abilities of Respawn's latest mech-shooter.Aug 13, 2016 7:14 AM CDT - Quantum Break developer Remedy has a new CEO
Remedy Entertainment has a new CEO, the former boss of Trian developer RedLynx.Aug 12, 2016 5:31 PM CDT - Intel acquires AI startup Nervana, competes with NVIDIA
Intel acquires Nervana, a startup specializing in processor-based 'deep learning as a service'Aug 12, 2016 3:28 PM CDT - No Man's Sky has major performance issues on PC
Performance issues plague No Man's Sky on PC, early reports indicate.Aug 12, 2016 2:24 PM CDT - Quake Champions is not running on id Tech 6 engine
id Software confirms Quake Champions 'is not on id Tech 6', and runs on an id Tech/Saber hybrid engine.Aug 12, 2016 1:30 PM CDT - Windows 7, 8.1 will support Skylake after all
Skylake will be supported on Windows 8, Windows 8.1 as Microsoft reverts policy.Aug 12, 2016 12:52 PM CDT - Quantum Break on Windows 10 won't receive another patch
Remedy says it is 'unlikely' to release another Windows 10 patch for Quantum Break.Aug 12, 2016 11:32 AM CDT - Minecraft will hit the Oculus Rift next week
Oculus Rift owners will soon be able to play Minecraft in VR.Aug 12, 2016 7:26 AM CDT - NVIDIA reportedly cancels its next-gen Shield Tablet K1
NVIDIA's next-gen Shield Tablet cancelled over 'business reasons'Aug 12, 2016 5:38 AM CDT - NVIDIA posts record Q2 results, riding its Pascal wave
NVIDIA's second quarter profits impress, thanks to its wave of Pascal-based graphics cards.Aug 12, 2016 3:29 AM CDT - NVIDIA's next-gen GPUs will be made on 14nm by Samsung
NVIDIA will shift from 16nm to 14nm for its next-gen GPUs, which will be made by Samsung.Aug 12, 2016 1:59 AM CDT - New 'Star Wars: Rogue One' trailer shoots for the stars
Newest trailer gets fans excited for Christmas all over again.Aug 11, 2016 10:17 PM CDT - Producer reveals 'Tron 3' 'conversations' continuing
Could the 'Tron' franchise have a very faint heartbeat after all?Aug 11, 2016 6:39 PM CDT - Desert map teased for Battlefield 1
Battlefield 1 footage teases desert map, likely to be featured in beta.Aug 11, 2016 3:22 PM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided PC specs revealed
Square Enix drops official PC specs for Adam Jensen's latest adventure, and they recommend AMD's new RX 480 among other hardware.Aug 11, 2016 2:14 PM CDT - Sony hides No Man's Sky online play icon with a sticker
No Man's Sky limited edition boxes have a sticker covering up the online play icons, hinting multiplayer was yanked before launch.Aug 11, 2016 11:50 AM CDT - Dell unveils 24-inch 1440p 165Hz G-Sync gaming monitor
Dell's new S2417DG is a 24-inch WQHD G-Sync display, 1440p at 165Hz sounds delicious.Aug 11, 2016 6:40 AM CDT - MSI's next-gen gaming laptops feature 120Hz display
MSI's next-gen gaming laptops to feature 120Hz display, should also feature NVIDIA GeForce GTX 10 series GPU.Aug 11, 2016 5:43 AM CDT - Reboot 'Ghostbusters' film headed for a $70m loss
Sony Pictures preparing to take a big financial hit on the ill-advised reboot.Aug 11, 2016 1:03 AM CDT - Chrome will block all Flash content starting next month
Flash's death is imminent as most popular browser prepares to block it.Aug 10, 2016 9:27 PM CDT - Second gen Panasonic UltraHD Blu-ray player on the way
Japanese manufacturer announces new, cheaper player.Aug 10, 2016 8:32 PM CDT - Galaxy Note 7 display capable of over 1000 nits
Samsung's new Galaxy Note 7 display is capable of close to 1050 nits of brightness.Aug 10, 2016 8:26 PM CDT - Google wants to make your bathroom more intelligent
Google applies for patent that could see health-monitoring bathroom devices hit the market.Aug 10, 2016 7:36 PM CDT - JDI's new 5.5-inch mobile LCD with barely-there bezels
JDI unveils its new 5.5-inch 1080p LCD panel with barely-there bezels.Aug 10, 2016 6:30 PM CDT - 3D 'Force Awakens' collectors Blu-ray coming in Nov
Second Blu-ray edition to feature 3D and more extra features.Aug 10, 2016 6:15 PM CDT - Disney to launch sports streaming network, invests $1bn
Disney invests $1 billion in BAM Tech streaming company, planning ESPN streaming service.Aug 10, 2016 5:29 PM CDT - Phison's new E8 flash controller offers up to 1.6GB/sec
Phison's new E8 flash controller offers 3x the speed of SATA, all at the same cost.Aug 10, 2016 4:31 PM CDT - Quantum Break is coming to Steam
One of Microsoft's biggest AAA games will break its first-party exclusivity next month.Aug 10, 2016 3:21 PM CDT - Fadu unveils world's fastest SSD, capable of 5GB/sec
The world's fastest SSD has been unveiled, with Fadu's new drive capable of 5GB/sec.Aug 10, 2016 2:36 PM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided features eye tracking on PC
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will have support for eye tracking technology on the PC.Aug 10, 2016 12:35 PM CDT - What is No Man's Sky? A primer for curious gamers
What is No Man's Sky? Here's what you should and shouldn't expect from Hello Games' new infinite procedurally generated space sim.Aug 10, 2016 11:16 AM CDT - Samsung's next-gen mobile CPU could hit 4GHz on 10nm
Samsung's next-gen smartphones will reportedly hit 4GHz, thanks to the 10nm process.Aug 10, 2016 10:25 AM CDT - $130 version of Battlefield 1 doesn't include the game
The $130 Battlefield 1's Collectors Edition doesn't even include the game... and we're not joking.Aug 10, 2016 8:34 AM CDT - No Man's Sky suffers FPS drops, texture pop-ins on PS4
No Man's Sky has some pretty distracting problems on PS4, but they don't ruin the overall experience.Aug 10, 2016 8:18 AM CDT - Sony sends invites out for PS4 Neo reveal event
Sony just sent out invites for its PlayStation Meeting on September 7, where it will almost assuredly reveal its new 4K-ready PlayStation 4 Neo.Aug 10, 2016 6:13 AM CDT - Dragon Quest X coming to next-gen Nintendo NX console
Do you remember Dragon Quest? Well, Dragon Quest X has been confirmed for Nintendo NX.Aug 10, 2016 2:15 AM CDT - DOTA 2's The International prize pool passes $20 million
DOTA 2 fans have pledged over $20 million for this year's The International competition.Aug 10, 2016 12:32 AM CDT - Telltale's Batman game runs at just 1280x614 on Xbox One
Batman - The Telltale Series is a low resolution MESS on the Xbox One and PS4.Aug 9, 2016 10:32 PM CDT - Teaser for final 'Resident Evil' film takes on Umbrella
The conclusion to the long running film series is finally on the way.Aug 9, 2016 8:46 PM CDT - Pokemon GO has made $200 million in its first month
Niantic pulls in a titanic $200 million in the first month of Pokemon GO being available.Aug 9, 2016 8:33 PM CDT - Dead Rising to support 4K, 144Hz, G-Sync with PC debut
Dead Rising PC revealed with trailer, screens, launch date, price, and more.Aug 9, 2016 3:01 PM CDT - Battlefield 1 horse, train gameplay planned for Gamescom
DICE teases next Battlefield 1 reveal, French city map likely, train and horse gameplay confirmed.Aug 9, 2016 12:17 PM CDT - 5G will be here quicker if the FCC has its way
FCC is wanting to skip a review process for 5G so that it can get people connected sooner, rather than later.Aug 9, 2016 10:24 AM CDT - No consoles can handle Quake Champions, says Bethesda
Quake Champions is a 'PC-only thing' with 120Hz, unlocked frame rate, and just can't be done on consoles.Aug 9, 2016 8:28 AM CDT - Pokemon GO updated, another load of improvements arrive
Niantic updates the iOS and Android versions of Pokemon GO, includes a slew of improvements.Aug 9, 2016 5:31 AM CDT - Tesla owner has a heart attack, Autopilot saves his life
Tesla Model X owner suffers heart attack while Autopilot is enabled, saving his life.Aug 9, 2016 3:49 AM CDT - 900 million Qualcomm-powered smartphones open to malware
Qualcomm is in hot water with malware able to hit up to 900 million smartphones.Aug 8, 2016 10:24 PM CDT - Samsung to go all-in on curved displays with Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy S8 rumors begin, with curved displays possibly becoming the norm.Aug 8, 2016 8:32 PM CDT - Be 'The Boss' in our latest Blu-ray giveaway
Take home the 2016 comedy on us.Aug 8, 2016 8:28 PM CDT - Fox juggling 'X-Files' cast schedules for another season
Fox trying to get the stars to align.Aug 8, 2016 7:40 PM CDT - Quake Champions could be free-to-play
The arena shooter's triumphant return may not be so triumphant after all.Aug 8, 2016 3:41 PM CDT - Hulu ending free streaming, expanding Yahoo parternship
Yahoo View free TV streaming service means the end of Hulu free streaming.Aug 8, 2016 2:31 PM CDT - Watch the No Man's Sky dev livestream right here
Hello Games is streaming No Man's Sky for an hour to show us what to expect.Aug 8, 2016 1:48 PM CDT - NX getting a MMORPG hints at home console component
Even more evidence surfaces that Nintendo's NX console will have its own console component.Aug 8, 2016 12:43 PM CDT - PlayStation Neo reveal coming September 7, sources say
Sony's new 4K-ready PlayStation 4 Neo system to be unveiled on September 7.Aug 8, 2016 11:10 AM CDT - Save JFK in our '11.22.63' Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the thrilling time travel series on us!Aug 7, 2016 11:22 PM CDT - NES Mini has retro TV display modes
The NES Mini will have display modes that simulate old-school CRT TV gaming on high-def HDTV screens.Aug 7, 2016 6:23 PM CDT - No Man's Sky to evolve with major future content updates
Hello Games will push free future updates to continue evolving No Man's Sky, adding in major new features like base building and more.Aug 7, 2016 5:19 PM CDT - iPhone 7 caught on video, still missing its 3.5mm jack
Apple's new iPhone still doesn't have a 3.5mm jack in a new video of the latest mock up of the iPhone 7.Aug 7, 2016 3:19 PM CDT - Airbnb raises $850 million, now valued at $30 billion
Airbnb is now valued at $30 billion after its latest $850 million funding round.Aug 7, 2016 5:31 AM CDT - HTC exec: PSVR price is 'economical', but 'misleading'
HTC boss says that PlayStation VR price 'may seem economical for users but its misleading'Aug 7, 2016 3:26 AM CDT - Apple reportedly acquires AI startup for $200 million
Apple secures AI startup Turi for $200 million, will Siri soon have a similarly-named AI friend?Aug 7, 2016 1:21 AM CDT - Battlefield 1's new trailer details the new weapons
EA's new video for Battlefield 1 details the weapons in the game.Aug 6, 2016 11:18 PM CDT - Samsung releases 3 new Galaxy Note 7 promotional videos
Waiting for Samsung's new Galaxy Note 7 smartphone? Check out these new promo videos.Aug 6, 2016 9:28 PM CDT - NVIDIA's mobile GeForce GTX 1080, GTX 1070 detailed
NVIDIA is preparing to unleash mobile Pascal, and it's going to be FAST.Aug 6, 2016 7:30 PM CDT - No Man's Sky servers and save data to be wiped at launch
If you own an early copy of No Man's Sky you'll have to start over at launch.Aug 6, 2016 8:28 AM CDT - No Man's Sky delayed by three days on PC
Hello Games has confirmed No Man's Sky on PC won't launch until August 12, and here's why.Aug 6, 2016 6:49 AM CDT - Mozilla experimenting with Wayback Machine integration
Firefox Test Pilot program lets you try out 'No More 404s' feature, dead pages offer link to archives.Aug 5, 2016 5:04 PM CDT - LG to release the world's first Android 7.0 smartphone on September 6
LG sends invites to the media for its V20 smartphone launch on September 6, the first Android 7.0-powered smartphone in the world.Aug 5, 2016 4:13 PM CDT - Intel announces safety recall of Basis fitness watches
Intel has issued a safety recall of its Basis-branded fitness watches, offering customers a full refund over the wearable overheating.Aug 5, 2016 3:18 PM CDT - Nintendo NX will have Zelda, Mario and Pokemon games within 6 months
Nintendo could surprise fans with next-gen Zelda, Mario and Pokemon games on the NX within 6 months of its release.Aug 5, 2016 2:21 PM CDT - Largest torrent meta search engine Torrentz shuts down
Torrent.eu shutting down after 13 years, king of torrent meta search sites dethroned.Aug 5, 2016 2:04 PM CDT - Overwatch is now home to over 15 million players
Activision Blizzard announce Overwatch has over 15 million players.Aug 5, 2016 12:32 PM CDT - No Man's Sky review copies go out same day embargo lifts
No Man's Sky review embargoes don't lift just a mere hour before the game launches, but that doesn't matter: no one will have their review ready.Aug 5, 2016 9:12 AM CDT - $50 billion earned by iOS developers so far
Apple says App Store developers have made $50 billion so far.Aug 5, 2016 8:32 AM CDT - StarCraft might get remastered in full HD
Blizzard may be working on a HD remaster of the beloved RTS.Aug 5, 2016 7:11 AM CDT - HTC Vive's room scale tracking tech goes open source
Valve makes its HTC Vive room scale tracking technology open source, opens it to the world of developers.Aug 5, 2016 2:24 AM CDT - Quake Champions first gameplay trailer is here
Rocket jumping goes to another level in the first gameplay trailer for Quake Champions.Aug 5, 2016 12:04 AM CDT - Tesla working on tech that will 'blow people's minds'
Elon Musk teases 'what we've got coming is going to blow people's minds'Aug 4, 2016 10:34 PM CDT - Christopher Nolan's WWII epic 'Dunkirk' releases teaser
British director turns eye to WWIII era Battle of Dunkirk for latest film.Aug 4, 2016 9:12 PM CDT - Aussie scientists make T-1000 liquid metal breakthrough
Do you want SkyNet? Because this is how you get SkyNet.Aug 4, 2016 7:39 PM CDT - Prey gets new psychologically creepy gameplay trailer
Arkane launches a surreal, cerebral and just plain creepy gameplay trailer for their new re-imagined Prey game.Aug 4, 2016 7:23 PM CDT - ABC Network in 'Star Wars' TV show talks
Could 'Star Wars' come to the small screen after all?Aug 4, 2016 6:55 PM CDT - Facebook updating news feed to reduce clickbait
Facebook updates algorithms to further squash clickbait articles, effects will be visible soon.Aug 4, 2016 6:30 PM CDT - Possibility of Vanquish PC port looking good
Platinum Games' Vanquish may well come to PC, new interview indicates.Aug 4, 2016 3:26 PM CDT - Nintendo NX to have AAA games from Square Enix, Ubisoft, Activision
Nintendo's new rumored handheld/console hybrid will have strong third-party support unlike the Wii U, with AAA game titles.Aug 4, 2016 1:31 PM CDT - The latest leaked shot of the iPhone 7 shows it has no headphone jack
Apple's upcoming iPhone 7 spotted once again, with no headphone jack in sight.Aug 4, 2016 12:29 PM CDT - NVIDIA's mobile GeForce GTX 1070 nearly as fast as desktop GTX 980 Ti
NVIDIA's upcoming mobile GeForce GTX 1070 is rumored to be nearly as fast as the desktop GeForce GTX 980 Ti.Aug 4, 2016 11:05 AM CDT - Nintendo NX graphics are between PS3 and PS4
PS4 gamers won't like the NX, says an industry exec, outright saying that it won't be as powerful as Sony's current-gen console.Aug 4, 2016 10:59 AM CDT - Google-owned company Verily and big pharma ink $700 million deal
Google's parent company invests $700 million into an experimental medical field that could disease without medication.Aug 4, 2016 9:34 AM CDT - AMD's new Radeon RX 470 unleashes 1080p 60FPS gaming for just $179
AMD releases its second Polaris-based graphics card, with the Radeon RX 470 hitting the mainstream market from $179.Aug 4, 2016 8:00 AM CDT - BBC will be broadcasting the Olympics in 360-degree video
360-degree video hits the Olympics, with the BBC launching an 'experimental' service on Friday.Aug 4, 2016 3:13 AM CDT - Job Simulator developer raises $5 million for VR development
Owlchemy Labs, the developer behind Job Simulator, secures $5 million in funding.Aug 4, 2016 12:32 AM CDT - EA expects to sell 15 million copies of Battlefield 1 in 12 months
Battlefield 1 is expected to sell around 15 million copies in its first year, according to EA.Aug 3, 2016 9:11 PM CDT - 200 million Yahoo accounts hit the digital black market for $1800
Yahoo accounts get put on the digital black market, with 200 million user accounts costing just $1800.Aug 3, 2016 7:45 PM CDT - Every issue of Nintendo Power has been published online
Take a jaunt back to the past and relive those glory days when Nintendo reigned supreme.Aug 3, 2016 5:15 PM CDT - Bitcoin stock takes dive after hackers steal $65 million
Bitfinex stock price plunges, recovers after hackers take $65 million worth of bitcoins from customers.Aug 3, 2016 4:32 PM CDT - Chrome, Firefox extension plays random TV show episodes
Netflix Shuffle lets you watch TV episodes in random order.Aug 3, 2016 3:04 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV's $25 season pass includes 6 DLC packs
Three of the six DLC packs will focus on Ignis, Gladiolus and Prompto.Aug 3, 2016 2:28 PM CDT - Leading CS:GO skin trade site applies for gambling license
CSGO Lounge thinks a gambling license will save it from Valve's wrath, but the Counter-Strike skin trade is over.Aug 3, 2016 12:05 PM CDT - Xbox One S teardown reveals SATA III hard drive, 802.11ac, 6-pin PSU
A teardown of Microsoft's new slim Xbox One S reveals a non-replaceable SATA III hard drive, an 802.11ac wireless card, and more nifty features.Aug 3, 2016 11:05 AM CDT - Xbox One S supports native 4K gaming with unlocked 4K frame buffer
Microsoft's new Xbox One S can technically support native 4K gaming, but only for smaller games.Aug 3, 2016 10:14 AM CDT - Xbox One S uses 16nm APU from AMD, overclocked 61MHz over Xbox One
The Xbox One S has been released, and now we know it has a 16nm APU from AMD.Aug 3, 2016 9:12 AM CDT - No Man's Sky day one update to render leaked footage completely moot
A new No Man's Sky update might render all the leaked footage obsolete.Aug 3, 2016 8:09 AM CDT - HTC posts $133 million loss for Q2 2016, even with strong Vive sales
HTC Vive sales were strong in Q2 2016, but HTC still posted a $133 million loss for the quarter.Aug 3, 2016 4:31 AM CDT - Samsung's new Gear VR is backwards compatible with older Galaxy phones
Samsung's new Gear VR is backwards compatible with older Galaxy S and Galaxy Note smartphones.Aug 3, 2016 2:37 AM CDT - NVIDIA's new Titan X is 50% faster than GTX 1080 at 11,520 x 2160
NVIDIA's new Pascal-based Titan X might cost $1200, but it's 50% faster than the GTX 1080 at 11,520 x 2160.Aug 3, 2016 12:43 AM CDT - Thermaltake's new Toughpower PSUs can be turned off remotely
Thermaltake's new 'PC Off Remote Control' lets you turn off your PC remotely, and allows scheduled shutdowns.Aug 3, 2016 12:40 AM CDT - PlayStation division accounts for 78% of Sony's Q1 2016 profits
The PlayStation division continues to impress, with the PlayStation division accounting for 78% of Sony's Q1 2016 profits.Aug 2, 2016 11:31 PM CDT - Battle 'Winter's War' in our 'Huntsman' Blu-ray giveaway!
Take home the 2016 action blockbuster on us.Aug 2, 2016 9:18 PM CDT - Batman: The Telltale Series is '100 percent broken as of launch'
Batman: The Telltale Series is a complete failure on the PC, with huge performance issues and more.Aug 2, 2016 9:01 PM CDT - Samsung's new Galaxy Note 7 arrives August 19, features iris sensor
Samsung makes its Galaxy Note 7 smartphone official, available on August 19.Aug 2, 2016 8:25 PM CDT - NVIDIA is already sold out of its new Titan X, priced at $1200
NVIDIA's new Pascal-based Titan X might be priced at $1200, but it's already sold out - hours after its debut.Aug 2, 2016 7:09 PM CDT - Firefox 48 update means less freezing, awesome bar gets more awesome
New Firefox brings multiprocess design for less freezing and more informative awesome bar.Aug 2, 2016 5:37 PM CDT - Final Fantasy XV will have a $25 season pass
Final Fantasy 15 will have its own $25 season pass that contains story-driven DLC.Aug 2, 2016 4:11 PM CDT - Windows 10 Anniversary Update rolling out today
Anniversary Update finally hitting Windows 10 PCs, Phone and Xbox One to follow.Aug 2, 2016 1:48 PM CDT - Ubisoft might've dropped some major Nintendo NX clues
Combined with the past reports and rumors, Ubisoft may have hinted some very big things about Nintendo's new NX hardware.Aug 2, 2016 12:32 PM CDT - Limited time Summer Games-themed skins and more launch for Overwatch
Overwatch gets Summer Games-themed skins ahead of the Olympics, limited time only.Aug 2, 2016 11:16 AM CDT - Xbox One S rocks overclocked GPU for boosted frame rates
Original Xbox One is effectively obsolete.Aug 2, 2016 10:08 AM CDT - Bethesda still doesn't know how to fix Fallout 4 mods on PS4
At this rate Skyrim Remastered might come out before PS4 owners get Fallout 4 mods.Aug 2, 2016 9:24 AM CDT - Google's next-gen Nexus smartphones rumored to feature new launcher
Google's upcoming Nexus smartphone are rumored to sport a new launcher.Aug 2, 2016 8:26 AM CDT - Deus Ex: Mankind Divided install size revealed
For a game that packs in an incredible amount of content, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided won't break your hard drives.Aug 2, 2016 7:16 AM CDT - Oculus: the next wave of VR software will be 'night and day different'
The next 6 months and beyond of VR content will be 'night and day different' according to Oculus' Head of Content.Aug 2, 2016 6:34 AM CDT - AMD's Radeon 16.7.3 drivers released, lots of bug fixes/improvements
AMD releases its new Radeon Software Crimson Edition 16.7.3 drivers.Aug 2, 2016 4:35 AM CDT - DOOM's new patch has a gigantic list of fixes and optimizations
The latest patch for DOOM has a large list of fixes and optimizations.Aug 2, 2016 2:27 AM CDT - Japanese TV station begins 8K broadcast tests
Japan leads the way with even more dots.Aug 2, 2016 12:57 AM CDT - Uber merges with Chinese ridesharing rival in a $35 billion deal
Uber spends $35 billion merging with Chinese rival Didi Chuxing.Aug 2, 2016 12:23 AM CDT - Pokemon GO reaches 100 million downloads, makes $10 million per day
Pokemon GO is making $10 million per day, with over 100 million downloads so far.Aug 1, 2016 11:44 PM CDT - LG's upcoming V20 smartphone will be the first with Android 7.0
Android 7.0 will arrive on LG's upcoming V20 smartphone in September, before the new Nexus smartphones.Aug 1, 2016 10:29 PM CDT - NVIDIA reportedly unveiling its mobile GTX 10 series GPUs at Gamescom
Mobile GeForce GTX 10 series GPUs are reportedly going to be unveiled in Gamescom in August.Aug 1, 2016 9:58 PM CDT - NVIDIA's new Titan X beats GTX 1080 by 29% at 4K in 3DMark
NVIDIA's new Titan X is around 20% faster in 3DMark over the stock GeForce GTX 1080.Aug 1, 2016 9:30 PM CDT - Tesla merges with Solar City in a $2.6 billion deal
Tesla confirms that it will acquire Solar City for $2.6 billion.Aug 1, 2016 8:28 PM CDT - Author asserts 'Harry Potter' is finished with 'Cursed Child' script
'Harry Potter' creator says she's finished with the character.Aug 1, 2016 7:21 PM CDT - Newegg celebrates second anniversary in Australia by teaming with eBay
Newegg Premier comes Down Under, with the company teaming with eBay to 'fuel growth' in Australia.Aug 1, 2016 5:00 PM CDT - Washington sues Comcast for $100 million over 'deceptive practices'
Comcast sued by Washington state for $100 million, protection plan and Comcast Guarantee program cited as violating Consumer Protection Act.Aug 1, 2016 1:56 PM CDT - Beloved indie Inside is coming to PS4 this month
After a stunningly short timed exclusivity deal with Xbox, Playdead's acclaimed platformer Inside jumps to PS4 this month.Aug 1, 2016 10:13 AM CDT - Early unpatched copies of No Man's Sky reportedly riddled with bugs
Unpatched early copies of No Man's Sky suffer from glitches, bugs and crashes--on top of some serious design flaws. Will a day one patch fix everything?Aug 1, 2016 9:16 AM CDT - Player reaches the center of No Man's Sky in just two days
A gamer who acquired an early copy of No Man's Sky has already reached the center of the universe in less than a week's worth of gameplay.Aug 1, 2016 8:22 AM CDT - Intel will start trial production of 10nm soon, 10nm products in 2017
Intel pushes towards 10nm production, with 10nm-based Cannonlake CPUs still on track for 2H 2017.Aug 1, 2016 7:19 AM CDT - Here's an hour of leaked No Man's Sky gameplay footage
Another gamer gets their hands-on an early copy of No Man's Sky and releases an hour plus batch of footage.Aug 1, 2016 5:00 AM CDT - Surface Book 2 will reportedly be unveiled in the first half of 2017
Microsoft's next-gen Surface Book 2 to be unveiled in Q2 2017.Aug 1, 2016 3:30 AM CDT - Game of Thrones will end on 2018, but HBO hasn't denied a spinoff
The end is near for Game of Thrones, which will have its last episode air in 2018.Aug 1, 2016 1:18 AM CDT
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